The Latest Breaking News from K Jayaprakash Hegde

This part-coastal, part-hilly constituency faces a diverse range of issues

The electorate is spread across two markedly different geographical areas in the Udupi-Chikkamagaluru constituency — the coastal belt and the hilly terrain — almost in equal numbers. The issues that concern them too are quite different. The Lok Sabha constituency is set to witness a stiff fight between two political…

The Hindu · Apr 14, 2024

Karandlaje, Rajeev Gowda among 87 candidates submit nominations a day ahead of deadline

Candidates in Bengaluru file nominations for Lok Sabha elections, declaring assets worth crores, including cars, gold, and property.

The Hindu · Apr 3, 2024

BJP files complaint with EC against CM Siddaramaiah and Jayaprakash Hegde for their remarks

BJP accuses CM Siddaramaiah of defaming party, demands apology and action from Election Commission for false allegations.

The Hindu · Mar 24, 2024

Karnataka: Caste census report to be submitted to Chief Minister on Feb. 29

The much awaited socio-economic survey (caste census), which has been opposed by two dominant land owning communities, is expected to be submitted by the Chairman of Karnataka State Commission for Backward Classes K. Jayaprakash Hegde to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Thursday.

The Hindu · Feb 28, 2024

Caste census report: Govt. extends tenure of OBC panel chairman till Feb. 29

The State government on Wednesday extended the tenure of chairman of Karnataka State Permanent Commission for Backward Classes K. Jayaprakash Hegde till February 29 to enable him to submit the socio economic survey or caste census report.

The Hindu · Jan 31, 2024

Karnataka: Hegde likely to seek 15 more days to submit caste census report

With just two days left for the extended tenure of the chairman of Karnataka Permanent Commission for Backward Classes, K. Jayaprakash Hegde, to end, it is now learnt that he is likely to seek a little more time to complete the socio economic survey (census) report before it is submitted…

The Hindu · Jan 29, 2024

Jayaprakash Hegde reappointed as Backward Classes chairman

Karnataka govt reappoints K. Jayaprakash Hegde as chairman of State Commission for Backward Classes till Jan 2024 or till submission of socio-economic & educational survey (caste census).

The Hindu · Nov 24, 2023

Caste census report to be delayed; BC commission chairman’s tenure to be extended

The report of the much debated socio-economic survey (caste census) will be delayed as the State government is set to extend the tenure of the current chairman of Karnataka State Commission for Backward Classes, K. Jayaprakash Hegde, as the work on the survey report is yet to be completed. The…

The Hindu · Nov 22, 2023

CM reiterates government will accept caste census report

CM Siddaramaiah reiterates commitment to accept caste census report. Pressure from Bihar govt, Vokkaligas & Lingayats. Report to be submitted in Nov/Dec. Education important for talent to emerge, Ambedkar gave right to Shudras & girls. Govt committed to accept report & ensure equal opportunity for all.

The Hindu · Oct 29, 2023

Backward Classes commission seeks data on orphans

District Child Protection Units asked to collect data on children registered at various Bala Mandirs

The Hindu · Jul 15, 2022